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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2004 Single axle 28 foot van trailers, model S4280E99NFOWW, manufactured August 1, 2003, to October 31, 2003 and equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 52236 and 52237. These rear impact guard gussets could increase the chances of injury in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 223, "Rear Impact Guards."
- Risk
- If the rear impact guards do not meet the safety standards, it could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Strick will notify owners, and service centers will install reinforcements to the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2016. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-260-692-1300.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2004 single axle 28-foot van trailers built between August and October 2003 have rear impact guards that use gussets 52236 and 52237. These gussets could increase the chance of injury in a crash, and the rear impact guards do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 223, "Rear Impact Guards."
Strick Trailers, LLC will notify owners, and service centers will install reinforcements to the rear impact guards at no cost to you. The recall began on June 2, 2016. To find out whether your trailer is affected, contact Strick customer service at 1-260-692-1300, and check your trailer's VIN for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Strick Single Axle Van Trailer | 2004 |
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